ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

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I. Title: The Graph of Quadratic Functions (continuation…)

I. Learning Competency: Graph a quadratic function: (a) domain; (b) range; (c) intercepts; axis of

symmetry; (e) vertex; (f) direction of the opening of the parabola. (Q1, Week 7-8, code: M9AL-Ig-h-i-1)

II. Illustrations: This Activity Sheet is focused on finding the axis of symmetry of the graph of Quadratic

Functions. Below is the Activity Sheet with regards to this topic. Read the steps, examples and

directions carefully and answer the activity religiously.

Parabola
The axis of symmetry of the
parabola is a line that divides the
parabola in to two parts. Also, since
it is a line, it can also be named by
a linear equation.

III. Activity:

a. Procedure: Follow the steps in finding the axis of symmetry of the graph of Quadratic Functions

below.

1. Transform the given equation in its General Form ( y=ax 2+ bx+ c). If the equation is in

Vertex Form ( y=a( x−h)2 +k ), take the value of “h” and proceed to Step 4.

2. Then identify the value of “a” and “b”.

−b
3. Substitute the value of “a” and “b” to the formula: h=
2a
 4. Solving/finding the value of “h” will give you the “axis of symmetry”.

*Note that the “axis of symmetry” is a vertical line that passes through x=h.

b. Illustrative examples:

Example 1: Find the axis of symmetry of y = 2x2 − 12x + 16.

Solution…

Step 1: y = 2x2 − 12x + 16 the given equation is already in its General form.

Step 2: Since y = 2 x2 – 12 x + 16

a b c

then, a = 2 and b = -12

Step 3: Now, if a = 2 and b = -12, then by substitution, we have:

−(b) −(−12) 12
h= = = =3, therefore h = 3.
(2 ( a ) ) (2 ( 2 )) 4

Step 4: Having h = 3, then we can conclude that the “axis of symmetry” is 3.

Example 2: Find the axis of symmetry of y = 3(x – 6)2 + 9.

Solution…

Step 1: y = 3(x – 6)2 + 9 sine the given quadratic function form is ( y=a( x−h)2 +k )

h we now have h = 6. Now as stated in Step 1, “proceed to Step 4.”

Step 4: Having h = 6, then we can conclude that our “axis of symmetry” is 6.

c. Directions: Find the axis of symmetry of the following quadratic functions using the steps provided

above.

1. y = x2 − 2x – 8 4. y = 3x2 + 6x – 9
 2. y = 2x2 + 8x – 12 5. y = 2(x - 4)2 + 8

3. y = x2 − 8x + 12

IV. Summary/Synthesis/Generalization: The Axis of Symmetry of the Graphs of Quadratic

Functions is the curve symmetrical (mirror image) to the axis that passes through x=h. Based from

what you have learned, what does the value of “h” shows us?
 ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

NAME: ________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION:

________________________

SCHOOL: _________________________________________________ DATE:

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TEACHER: ______________________________________________ SCORE: ________________________

I. Title: The Graph of Quadratic Functions (continuation…)

II. Learning Competency: Graph a quadratic function: (a) domain; (b) range; (c) intercepts; axis of

symmetry; (e) vertex; (f) direction of the opening of the parabola. (Q1, Week 7-8, code: M9AL-Ig-h-i-1)

II. Illustrations: This Activity Sheet is focused on finding the vertex of the graph of Quadratic Functions.

Below is the Activity Sheet with regards to this topic. Read the steps, examples and directions carefully

and answer the activity religiously.

The point where

III. Activity:

a. Procedure: Follow the steps in finding the vertex of the graph of Quadratic Functions below.

1. Transform the given equation in its General Form ( y=ax 2+ bx+ c). If the equation is in

Vertex Form ( y=a( x−h)2 +k ), take the value of “h” and “k” and proceed to Step 4.

2. Using the value of “a” and “b” from the General Form of the equation, identify the value of

−b
“h” by using the formula: h= .
2a
 3. Substitute the value of “h” in every “x” in the General Form such that y=ax 2+ bx+ c

becomes k =a h2 +bh+ c . Then compute the entire equation to have the value of “k”.

4. If you have already found the value of “h” and “k”; express it as ordered pairs ( h , k ) and

then you now have the “vertex”.

b. Illustrative examples:

Example 1: Find the vertex of the graph of y = 2x2 − 12x + 16.

Solution…

Step 1: y = 2x2 − 12x + 16 the given equation is already in its General form.

Step 2: From the equation in Step 1, we have a = 2 and b = -12. Then by substitution, we have:

−(b) −(−12) 12
h= = = =3, therefore h = 3.
(2 ( a ) ) (2 ( 2 )) 4

Step 3: We will substitute “h” in every “x” the General Equation y = 2x2 − 12x + 16 so that it will

become k = 2h2 – 12h + 16.

Since h = 3, we will again change every “h” into 3 as they are equal.

Doing that will give us k = 2(3)2 – 12(3) + 16

= 2(9) – 12(3) + 16

= 18 – 36 + 16

k = -2

Step 4: Having h = 3 and k = -2, we can write the “vertex” as ( 3 , -2 ).

Example 2: Find the vertex of the graph of y = 3(x – 6)2 + 9.

Solution…

Step 1: y = 3(x – 6)2 + 9 the given equation is in Vertex Form so…

h k we now have k = 9. Now as stated in Step 1, “proceed to Step 4.”

c. Directions: Find the vertex of the following quadratic functions using the steps provided above.

1. y = x2 − 2x – 8 4. y = 3x2 + 6x – 9

2. y = 2x2 + 8x – 12 5. y = 2(x - 4)2 + 8

3. y = x2 − 8x + 12

IV. Summary/Synthesis/Generalization: The Vertex of the Graphs of Quadratic Functions is the

lowest or highest point of the graph. It is also the “turning point” where the other part of the graph

mirrors the other; since it contains the “axis of symmetry (h)”. It can either be the minimum or

maximum value of the quadratic function. It is also written as ordered pairs ( h , k ) because it

represents two dimensions of the graph. What do you think are these dimensions?
 ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

NAME: ________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION:

________________________

SCHOOL: _________________________________________________ DATE:

________________________

TEACHER: ______________________________________________ SCORE: ________________________

I. Title: The Graph of Quadratic Functions (continuation…)

III. Learning Competency: Graph a quadratic function: (a) domain; (b) range; (c) intercepts; axis of

symmetry; (e) vertex; (f) direction of the opening of the parabola. (Q1, Week 7-8, code: M9AL-Ig-h-i-1)

II. Illustrations: This Activity Sheet is focused on finding the direction of the opening of the graph of

Quadratic Functions. Below is the Activity Sheet with regards to this topic. Read the steps, examples

and directions carefully and answer the activity religiously.

III. Activity:

a. Procedure: To find the direction of the opening of the graph of Quadratic Functions (parabola), look

at the picture below and analyze it.

Consequently, if the value of “a” is negative, then the graph opens downward.

Now that you have seen the picture and analyzed it, let us have the examples.

b. Illustrative examples:

Example 1: Find the direction of the opening of the graph of y = 2x2 − 12x + 16.

Solution…

Step 1: y = 2x2 − 12x + 16 the given equation is already in its General form.

Step 2: We have y = 2 x2 – 12 x + 16

a b c

so the value of a = 2. Since 2 is positive, then the graph opens upward.

Example 2: Find the direction of the opening of the graph of y = -3(x – 6)2 + 9.

Solution…

Step 1: y = -3(x – 6)2 + 9 the given equation is in Vertex Form so…

a we now have a = -3.

Step 2: Since the value of “a” is -3 and -3 is negative, then the graph opens downward.

c. Directions: Find the direction of the opening of the graph of the following quadratic functions using

the steps provided above.

1. y = x2 − 2x – 8 4. y = 3x2 + 6x – 9

2. y = 2x2 + 8x – 12 5. y = 2(x - 4)2 + 8

3. y = x2 − 8x + 12
 IV. Summary/Synthesis/Generalization: The Direction of the Opening of the Graph of Quadratic

Functions is affected by the sign of coefficient “a”. What effects do the sign of coefficient “a” do to the

opening of the graph?

ACTIVITY SHEET IN GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

NAME:________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION:________________________

SCHOOL:_________________________________________________ DATE:________________________

TEACHER: ______________________________________________ SCORE:________________________

I. Title: The Graph of Quadratic Functions (continuation…)

II. Learning Competency: analyzes the effects of changing the values of a, h and k in the equation

y = a(x – h)2 + k of a quadratic function on its graph (Q1, Week 7-8, code: M9AL- Ii-2)

III. Illustrations: This Activity Sheet is focused on analyzing the effects of changing the values of a, h and

k in the equation y = a(x – h)2 + k of a quadratic function on its graph. Below is the Activity Sheet with

regards to this topic. Read the rules, examples and directions carefully and answer the activity

religiously.

IV. Activity:
a. Procedure: To analyze the effects of changing the values of a, h and k in the equation y=a(x–

h)2+k of a quadratic function on its graph, we will have to follow these rules:

1. Larger values of “a” squeeze the curve inwards.

2. Smaller values of “a” expand it outwards.

3. Negative values of “a” causes it to open down and positions the vertex at maximum.

4. Positive values of “a” causes it to open up and positions the vertex at minimum.

5. A positive “h” denotes that the vertex is on the right side of the origin.

6. A negative “h” denotes that the vertex is on the left side of the origin.

7. A zero “h” denotes that the vertex is on the origin of x-axis.

8. A positive “k” denotes that the vertex is above the origin.

9. A negative “k” denotes that the vertex is below the origin.

10. A zero “k” denotes that the vertex is on the origin of y-axis.

11. When both “h” and “k” are zeros, the vertex is on the origin of both axes.

1. Directions: In the table below, check the appropriate box that best describes the graph of the given

Quadratic Function.

POSITION POSITION
OPENING VALUE
GIVEN (with respect to x-axis) (with respect to y-axis)

UP DOWN MAX. MIN. LEFT ORIGIN RIGHT LEFT ORIGIN RIGHT

y = x2 − 2x – 8

y = 2x2 + 8x –

12

y = x2 − 8x + 12

y = 3x2 + 6x – 9

y = 2(x - 4)2 + 8
V. Summary/Synthesis/Generalization: This lesson was about the effects of changing the values of a, h

and k in the equation y=a(x–h)2+k of a quadratic function on its graph. The lesson was able to equip

you with ample knowledge about the how changes in the values of a, h and k in the equation y=a(x–

h)2+k of a quadratic function affect its graph. You were made to analyze quadratic functions and the

transformations that these changing values can bring.

Prepared by:

Dexter S. De Castro
T – 1, PNHS